On Sunday 9 February 2020 we will experience the Full Moon at 08:34:35 at 20° Leo in Amsterdam. This Full Moon in February is called the Snow Moon.
Full Moon Meaning
A Full Moon occurs when the moon is opposite the sun. These opposing forces can influence your life and lead to internal tensions such as between what you want and what your soul actually needs.
During the time of a Full Moon our emotions and intuition reach its peak. We will be likely to feel more emotional and our intimate relationships come more into the center of our attention. This increased emotional strength can help us deal with challenges in our personal life or in relationships. Our Full Moon Healing Circle is a great way to connect with a community, to reflect and to heal yourself from within!
Snow Moon
The February Full Moon is called the Snow Moon due to the typically heavy snowfall in February. To find out more about the Snow Moon watch this video! —>
Full Moon in Leo
This Full Moon is in Leo and Leo is ruled by the Sun. To have a Full Moon in a sign that is ruled by the sun is extra special! When Leo holds space for the Full Moon, it is like a ray of light is shining down on all that feels dark and heavy in our lives. Leo reminds us to connect with all that lights up. Leo is the sign to remind us of our inner fire, our inner Sun and to remember that life is for experiencing rather than controlling.
This Full Moon forms a harmonious alignment with the planet of motivation: Mars. This will give you a feeling of encouragement and motivation in different aspects of your life. It might encourage you to act on your emotional and passionate desires, especially your intimate relationships and family relations will come to light in this period. It is a good time to stand up for yourself. Starting a new group project will be a fulfilling experience during this time, since your enthusiasm and good leadership qualities can gain the support of others. Mars’ energy will help inspire us to push past the fears that are holding us back or keeping ourselves small.
Next to this Full Moon Quincunx Neptune will occur as well. Full Moon Quincunx Neptune increases your emotional sensitivity, which can lead to a bit of confusion and tension. With Mars amplifying your emotions, relationship tension could escalate to a critical point when you either have to escape or have a meltdown. To reduce this tension, you might need to find the right balance. The key to this is to trust in faith, yourself and in the universe.
Mercury Retrograde
Next to the Full Moon in Leo on February 9, a week later the Mercury retrograde will start. Mercury retrograde 2020 begins on February 16, at 12° Pisces and ends on March 9, at 28° Aquarius.
What happens during Mercury Retrograde?
A retrograde is when a planet appears to go backward in its orbit, as viewed from earth. In reality, it doesn’t actually go backward, it is an optical illusion. Because of the Earth’s daily rotation, the objects in the night sky appear to move from east to west. The outer planets take longer to orbit the sun because their orbits are larger. The Earth often laps a planet in its journey around the sun and that planet then seems to travel backward (retrograde).
The inner planets often lap Earth on their journey around the Sun and this opposite effect also causes them to appear in retrograde. Mercury is an inner planet, which means Mercury takes shorter to orbit around the Sun than the Earth, it only takes Mercury 88 days. A Mercury retrograde lasts about three weeks at a time.
Curious how this works exactly? Watch the video below.
Effects of a Mercury Retrograde
Mercury is the planet that rules communication and transportation. When Mercury is in retrograde its positive influence on these subjects will be less present, leading to chaos. When Mercury is in retrograde it is generally associated with communication errors, nervous tension travel delays and lost items. Next to this moodiness during this period can lead to some disagreements with people who are close to you.
So, when Mercury is in retrograde remain flexible, count out some extra time for travelling and avoid signing contracts. Double check email responses and other administrative stuff. It is considered wisely to wait with making big decisions during Mercury Retrograde. It is better to plan ahead during this period and starting new projects you have in mind afterwards. Moodiness can lead to some disagreements with people who are close to you.
Mercury retrograde can be the perfect time to step back for a minute. Not rushing ourselves into making changes and starting new things, but just allowing ourselves to sit back and reflect. Take a critical look on both sides and perfect your ideas. Mercury Retrograde will help you be open and honest when sharing your feelings, but the receiver can experience the message less thoughtful and caring as you intended. Staying calm and thinking before you speak is the key to avoid arguments during this period.
Organs / body parts influenced by Leo Moon Sign: Heart (aorta, bloodcirculation, bloodpressure), spine, spinal column and upper back.
These organs and body parts can be extra sensitive during this period, provide them with some extra care.
Experience the power of the Full Moon during our Full Moon events
If you are looking for a spiritual practice to go really deep within and tune into your intuition, try our Full Moon Healing Circle this Saturday 8th of February from 16.30-17.30 at The Conscious Club with Maaike Aker.
